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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.60 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.60 and 68.34 is: 102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.60 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.60 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.60 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 15,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.52/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.62

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